Old pictures of Pakistani Cities

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Karachi Saddar 1950's.
Paradise Cinema.

 

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Karachi

 

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Karachi



Same area

 

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1950's - Karachi

 

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National Bank of Pakistan, Karachi - 1970s
In this picture you can see the building of National Bank of Pakistan which was established in Karachi in 1970s.

What was unique at the time was that some modern buildings had rooftop parking – a rare concept for its time.


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That's good to see
We have many like these locations in major cities of India

 

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1950's - Karachi

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Trains in city in 50s is similar to Kolkata of India

 

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Trains in city in 50s is similar to Kolkata of India

Not any more. Ended in late 1970's, after 100 years of service. Pakistan has only metro train in Lahore. Now they are building fast train between Pindi and Islamabad.

 

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Karachi,

 

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Karachi

 

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This Area is Very Suitable For Hotel Industry ...

This Hotel For Example:
1- First There was Built a Hotel it called "KILLARNEY HOTEL" in 1930s
2- Then it Converted "PALACE HOTEL" with New Management in 1950s
3- After Demolition PALACE HOTEL in 1977-78
Then we seen here a New Hotel same place and it was "SHERATON HOTEL"
Very Famous Hotel in Karachi 1980s till 2013
4- Well again Changed it's name with New Management and now it's "MOVENPICK".


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We find 1950s bit better than later

 

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We find 1950s bit better than later

True, we can say extended to early 1970's.

 

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Attock Boat Bridge, Circa 1906.